Private right of condemnation: Necessary or outdated?
“Water is sacred in Colorado. It allows cities to flourish, crops to grow and powers the state’s tourism industry. Its power extends to the Colorado Constitution, which gives landowners the unique ability to condemn…
Florence backs off on acid ban
“The Town Council has agreed unanimously to lift its 8-month-old ban on sulfuric acid, avoiding a showdown with Curis Resources in federal court. The town, however, continues to pursue eminent domain to acquire the Florence…
Fight over Florence copper mine shifts to condemnation, eminent domain plans
“The Town of Florence’s reversal of an ordinance passed in August banning the commercial use of sulfuric acid removes one hurdle for Vancouver-based Curis Resources’ efforts to build a $500 million copper mine 60 miles…
Eminent domain action by City of Florence against Curis Resources may come back to bite them
“Last week the Town Council of Florence, Arizona, voted to invoke eminent domain to seize 1,187 acres of private land (patented mining claims) owned by Curis Resources. Curis also has, as part of the project,…
Eminent domain case is planned vs. copper project
“With no discussion, the Town Council voted unanimously Monday to use the town’s eminent domain powers if necessary to buy the Florence Copper Project. Officially, the town’s purposes for acquiring the property off Hunt Highway…
Judge: No mining rights below Flight 93 memorial
“The (Johnstown) Tribune Democrat says U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose last week said Svonavec Inc. of Somerset failed to demonstrate that it had the right to mine under the memorial site at the time the…